Obituary of Richard Romeo Brodeur

Richard Brodeur, 87, of Putnam, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013 after a brief illness. Richard married Jeanne (Archambault) of Thompson on July 16, 1955, and they enjoyed 47 loving years as husband and wife. Jeanne predeceased Richard in September 2002. Born in Putnam on August 6, 1925, son of the late Arthur and Celina (Bernier) Brodeur, Richard played cornet in the PHS Band and served in the US Army from 1944-46. A 1950 graduate of Clark University, Richard obtained a Master's Degree from UConn in 1959. He taught English in Kittery ME, and from 1953-90 in the Putnam School system. Richard spent summers enjoying family activities and giving tennis lessons in Woodstock and Putnam. He enjoyed playing cards, reading, and had a lifelong passion for tennis. Above all else, he treasured time spent with his large and loving family. He was a communicant of St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam and a member of Cargill Council #64 K of C. Richard had always had unique ability to find the best in people, situations and life. He leaves five children: Louise Brodeur of Putnam, Maurice Brodeur and his wife Sharon of Foxboro, MA, Paul Brodeur of Putnam, Daniel Brodeur and his wife Kathleen of Hebron, Michelle Foronda and her husband Anthony of Putnam; five grandchildren: Nathan and Shawn Brodeur, Beatrice Foronda, all of Putnam, Truman and Hank Brodeur of Hebron, and one great-grandchild Olivia Torres. Calling hours will be Sunday, July 21, 2013 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam. The Funeral will be 9:45 AM Monday, July 22, 2013 from the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence Street, Putnam. Burial with Military Honors in St. Mary Cemetery, Putnam. Donations may be made in Richard's memory to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY, 10004 or Palliative Medicine Consult Service, Hartford Hospital, Attn: Fund Development, 80 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT 06102-5037. To share a memory with his family, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com